Scratch-offs
All Scratch-offs articles
Uncover the world of scratch-off games through a series of articles.
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Circle K manager took $36K in lottery tickets — then tried to cash a winner
Her plan unraveled fast after she claimed a prize of $1,000 just days after the tickets went missing.
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Pennsylvania Lottery looks to increase the amount of massive payouts
The state is attempting to remove a profit margin requirement to offer more games with big-ticket prizes.
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South Carolina store employee charged with fraud for taking tickets on camera
A South Carolina Lottery retailer employee was arrested recently for allegedly tampering with lottery tickets.
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Man steals lottery tickets at gunpoint, gets caught cashing in winners
A man hoping for an instant win got an instant arrest after police traced the stolen tickets back to him.
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Dropped lottery tickets help bust felon in stolen motorcycle, gun heist
The Minnesota man stole a motorcycle and drove to Iowa, where he dropped lottery tickets during a break-in.
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Massachusetts, the unexpected lottery capital of America
Massachusetts lottery players spend over $1,000 per person annually, making it America's undisputed lottery capital.
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Store clerk busted for sneaky scratch-off scam
Prosecutors say the employee scratched off tickets while at work, then slipped the losers back into the stack.
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Cookies, dreams, and gut feelings: The wildest winning lottery strategies
How dreams, cookies, and license plates helped these lottery players win big prizes.
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Store employee accused of stealing lottery tickets while working
A store audit raised the alarm, and video evidence helped police and state lottery officials connect the dots.
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Repeat burglar busted trying to cash stolen lottery ticket
Police say the suspect, linked to multiple rooftop heists, always targeted scratch-offs and cigarettes.
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Shaq talks NBA, Newark pride & giving back in New Jersey Lottery collab
Shaq reflects on his journey from Newark to NBA stardom and his latest way of supporting his home state.
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Forget chocolates; Illinois couples bet on love for Valentine's Day
A new survey reveals what Illinois romantics really want this Valentine's Day, and it's not what you'd expect.
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Inside with YouTube's lottery influencers
YouTube lottery personalities dispense their experiences and advice daily.
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Cut, cheat, and lie: How a rude customer led to a Mega Millions jackpot
How bad behavior helped these lottery players win big.
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Man busted after cashing in stolen lottery tickets from burglaries
A suspect's lucky streak ran out when surveillance footage linked him to a string of store break-ins.
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A Virginia Lottery ticket sat in a Bible — then it became a $1M miracle
It's a lucky week for Virginia Lottery players, with big wins all around — including a $1M raffle winner.
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Nebraska man charged after claiming stolen $300K lottery ticket
Officials say security footage caught the suspect validating the ticket before paying, leading to his arrest.
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New York welcomes another wave of lucky lottery millionaires
New Yorkers struck gold again as winners across the state claimed prizes, including a Cash4Life jackpot.
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$10K lost in lottery scam spree targeting small shops
Using stolen credit cards, scammers are cashing in on lottery tickets across Michigan, officials warn.